Dog People

[anoki]

If you had a dog with a skin allergy reaction most likely from food...what would you do to make it heal or at least make it feel better??

Oh and yes, this is miss Moxie....so it's gotta be stuff that won't harm the puppies....

No more sneaking the other dog's food for her

Thanks

~kathryn

 

[rabbitsfizz]

Aloe Vera for topical application.

Time to let it clear the system.

Good Luck!!!

 

[runamuk]

I'd agree with the aloe it can be purchased in liquid that is safe to drink. If she is super miserable ask the vet if a bit of benadryl is safe while nursing.........I've never had to treat a dog with pups so not sure how safe it is.

 

[Whitestar]

I would get a good skin allergy food, not give her anything with food coloring ( yellow, red etc) or preservatives ( like soft foods) in the form of food or treats. Cut out any table food. Also ask your vet to check her for a staff infection, it is not unusual for dogs with skin problems to get staff. If it continues, have her thryoid checked. Fish oils are a staple of food allergy diets, it is very good for the dogs,

There are derma skin tabs you can add to your diet, & you can use an oatmeal based or even medicated shampoo to help. Some pets have FAD ( flea allergy dermatitis), & will go crazy if one flea gets on them, Consider even that dogs can be allergic to any laundry detergent used on your bedding.

Good luck

Debbie

 

[River1018]

Sebolux --is a medicated shampoo ---antiseborrheic keratoplastic

Another option is..SulfOxyDex ----which is a antimicrobial Antiseborrheic Cleansing, Moisturizing Formulation.....

These can be purchased at a vets office.

 

[Reble]

Found this info for you....

Hot Spots

Hot Spots happen more often than not on a broken or rough coated dog who, for one reason or another, is exposed to more heat or humidity than his/her system likes.

Some people maintain that they are the result of an allergy -- generally to fleas. I don't know how valid this is. I do know that in order to keep a hot spot from getting too severe, you must take immediate action.

If possible, clip the fur shorter so that heat/humidity isn't trapped under the outer coat. Then, to help with the itching, add Vitamin C which is a natural antihistamine to help control the irritation. Add essential fatty acids to the dog's diet. You can go to your vet and pay a lot of money for Omega 3 EFA's -- or you can go to the drug store and pick up cod liver oil which is Omega 3 EFA's. Salmon oil is also good. If you want to take into account the full spectrum of EFA's , both the Omega 3 and the Omega 6, then you should visit your health food store. They should have something suitable.

If the hot spot is oozing, then apply powdered goldenseal or a mixture of goldenseal and myrrh. This will help dry the area out and heal at the same time. Don't worry if your dog licks at this powder. It won't hurt him/her and will even help her heal if taken internally. I have found, however, that dog's don't like the taste of this all by itself, so it actually can be a deterrent to licking of the area.

If the area is scabby and dry, apply the goldenseal/myrrh ointment that you make yourself or that you have purchased in a health food store. You can also use an antibiotic ointment that you get in the drug store, but be aware that the base for those ointments is petroleum based and not necessarily good for your dog to ingest.

 

[Shelley]

I swear by Bag Balm. It's my cure-all.

Shelley

 

[anoki]

I swear by Bag Balm. It's my cure-all.

Shelley

THAT'S what it was!!! Thanks Shelley!! I knew you had a 'secret weapon'! LOL And I knew I had it on hand, but I couldn't for the life of me come up with what it was!!

Thanks for all the help everyone!

~kathryn

 

[CrescentMinis]

I'd look for a food without any corn or other fillers, with at least the first couple of ingredients being real meat sources. Of course a food switch has to be gradual as you know, and I think the other ideas above to give some relief "right now" are great.

 

[anoki]

I'd look for a food without any corn or other fillers, with at least the first couple of ingredients being real meat sources. Of course a food switch has to be gradual as you know, and I think the other ideas above to give some relief "right now" are great.

It isn't Moxie's food that is causing it, it is the food that she has been sneaking from another dog....it is not the normal food that this dog gets either....long story....but it isn't the food that Moxie is fed, it's what she has been stealing from the other dogs dish when it is being fed. Which is why I'm looking for relief....she is not allowed to sneak any more of this food that's for sure!!!!

I have Moxie on a high quality feed (for the past 2 years) and I have had absolutely no problems (except for the one time that I did try to switch it).

~kathryn

 

[Loren&Rocky]

I make my own dog food and put supplements in it for calcium and coat I got from my vet. The stuff they put in dog food is mostly junk and should not even be considered food.

I cook mine. I think dogs can get sick from un-cooked food just like people, so I cook it, but some people don't.

Ground hamburger,

Eggs,

Garlic,

Yogurt,

Cottage Cheese,

powered egg shells (from the eggs I use)

Pet Cal and 3V Caps Liquid from the vet office.